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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE
COURSE SYLLABUS
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Course Title: Learning Framework
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Course Prefix & Number: EDUC 1300
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Section Number: 403
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Semester: 162S
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Semester Credit Hours: 3
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Lecture Hours: 48
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Observation Hours: 0
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Course Description (NCTC Catalog): A study of: research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation; factors that impact learning, and application of learning strategies. Theoretical models of strategic learning, cognition, and motivation serve as the conceptual basis for the introduction of the college-level student academic strategies. Students use assessment instruments (e.g. learning inventories) to help them identify their own strengths and weaknesses as strategic learners. Students are ultimately expected to integrate and apply the learning skills discussed across their own academic programs and become effective and efficient learners. Students developing these skills should be able to continually draw from the theoretical models they have learned.
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Course Prerequisite(s): None
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Required or Recommended Course Materials:
Robert M. Sherfield, and Patricia G. Moody: Cornerstone: Creating Success for College Success, Pearson, 7th edition, 2014.
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INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION
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Name of Instructor:
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Kelly Dreier
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Campus/Office Location:
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Corinth, 315
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Telephone Number:
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940-668-3321 (Department)
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E-mail Address:
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kdreier@nctc.edu
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GRADING CRITERIA
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# of Graded Course Elements
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Graded Course Elements
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Percentage or Point Values
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Attendance/Participation
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10%
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8
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Discussions
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10%
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1
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Career Exploration and Presentation
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20%
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6-8
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Assignments
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20%
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1
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Research Paper
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10%
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First Year Experience
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10%
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4
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Quizzes
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10%
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1
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Final Exam
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10%
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Grading Scale:
100-90% = A
89-80% = B
79-70% = C
69- 60% = D
59-0% = F
- Graded homework assignments cannot be made up or turned in late for any
- The Final exam and quizzes cannot be made up.
- In-class activities cannot be made up as they are often group-involved assignments. Upon your immediate return after an absence it is your responsibility to ask what you have missed, not mine to remember and offer.
Student Rights & Responsibilities
NCTC Board policy FLB (Local) Student Rights and Responsibilities states that each student shall be charged with notice and knowledge of the contents and provisions of the rules and regulations concerning student conduct. These rules and regulations are published in the Student Handbook published in conjunction with the College Catalog.
Scholastic Integrity
Scholastic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Board policies. Scholastic dishonesty shall include, but not be limited to cheating on a test, plagiarism, and collusion. See the Student Handbook for more information.
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
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At the successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Describe the research and theory in the psychology of learning, cognition, and motivation.
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Strengthen academic performance by identifying key components of the successful student.
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Analyze and gain an understanding of historical, biological, psychological, and socio-cultural dimensions of learning and developmental psychology, dimensions that can simultaneously influence human thought, emotion and behavior.
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Compose writing assignment(s) using Standard American English and basic computer skills.
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Develop self-awareness and career goals within an academic atmosphere.
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Evaluate the quality and conclusions of the research to which they are exposed, which can simultaneously influence human thought, emotion and behavior.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER FOR EACH LECTURE/DISCUSSION
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Topic
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General Description of Subject Matter
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Change
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Adjusting to the culture of college, nurturing change, and setting your goals.
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Engage
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Developing your personal & academic motivation.
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Persist
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Using the tools of self-management to stay in college.
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Connect
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Connecting with Technology Research, and Information Literacy
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Think
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Building Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, and Problem Solving Skills.
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Prioritize
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Planning your time & reducing stress.
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Learn
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Using your dominant intelligence, preferred learning style, and unique personality type to become an active learner.
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Read
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Building your reading & comprehension skills for print and online activities.
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Record
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Cultivating your listening skills & developing a note-taking system that works for you.
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Study
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Empowering your memory, studying effectively, and taking tests with confidence.
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Prosper
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Managing your money & your debts wisely.
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Present
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Speaking with purpose, passion, and power.
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Communicate
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Communicating, appreciating diversity, and managing conflict.
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Live
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Developing your plan for wellness & personal responsibility.
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Plan
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Focusing on your future and professional career.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
Regular, punctual attendance and active, prepared participation of all students is essential. Attendance will be taken every class via sign in sheet. It is the student’s responsibility to sign-in. Three tardies equal one absence. Students who leave class before class is dismissed may be counted absent or tardy at the instructor’s discretion. Please contact me within 24 hours of absence by email. After three absences, medical documentation may be required. It is your responsibility to contact the professor for assignments due or missed.
Students who miss more than 20% of the course (equivalent to three weeks in a standard semester) will receive an F. If you find yourself in this situation, please communicate with the instructor, however it is your responsibility to drop yourself. The last day to drop with a "W" is April 6, 2017.
Documents of accidents, court appearances, and other emergency type situations must be presented to the instructor for consideration. Appointments and making up tests in another class are not viable excuses.
*Per NCTC policy, ALL INSTRUCTORS are required to take attendance every class meeting for reporting purposes. [Rev. 5-2014]
Make-up tests are not allowed.
CELLPHONE POLICY
Cell phones are not to be in use during class. Please keep them secure and silent. If an emergency situation is imminent, please discuss the situation with the instructor prior to class.
Course Calendar (subject to Change)
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Week 1
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Course Introduction
Chapter 1
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DB: Introductions, Goals
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Week 2
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Chapters 2-3
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College Success
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Week 3
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Chapter 4
Research/Library Presentation
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Digital Information
*Begin Research Paper
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Weeks 4 & 5
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Chapters 5 & 7
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Critical Thinking
*Group Newsletter
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Weeks 6-7
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Chapters 8-10
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Academic Skills for Success
*Article Reviews
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Week 8
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Chapter 6
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Time Management
*Self-Reflection
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Weeks 9- 10
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Chapters 12-13
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Communicating, Diversity
*Questionnaire
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Weeks 11-12
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Chapter 15
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Career Exploration
*Begin presentation
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Weeks 13-14
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Chapters 11 & 15
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Financial and Emotional Wellness
*Article Review 2
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Week 15
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Review
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*Presentations
Research Paper Completion
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Final: Tuesday, May 9
2:30 – 3:50
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DISABILITY SERVICES (OSD)
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) provides accommodations for students who have a documented disability. On the Corinth Campus, go to room 170 or call 940-498-6207. On the Gainesville Campus, go to room 110 or call 940-668-4209. Students on the Bowie, Graham, Flower Mound, and online campuses should call 940-668-4209.
North Central Texas College is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, ADA Amendments Act of 2009, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-112). http://www.nctc.edu/StudentServices/SupportServices/Disabilityservices.aspx
CORE CURRICULUM FOUNDATIONAL COMPONENT AREA______________________________
o Communication
o Mathematics
o Life and Physical Science
o Language, Philosophy & Culture
o Creative Arts
o American History
o Government/Political Science
o Social and Behavioral Sciences
x Component Area Option
REQUIRED CORE OBJECTIVES
x Critical Thinking
x Communication
o Empirical and Quantitative
x Teamwork
x Personal Responsibility
x Social Responsibility
COURSE TYPE
o Academic General Education Course (from ACGM but not in NCTC Core)
x Academic NCTC Core Curriculum Course
o WECM Course
STUDENT HANDBOOK
Students are expected to follow all rules and regulations found in the student handbook.